Bookish links for Saturday, October 17, 2009
Posted By CarrieK on October 17, 2009
Author info:
~ Girls Just Reading has an interview with Eugenia Kim, author of The Calligrapher’s Daughter.
~ Wendy at Musings of a Bookish Kitty has a guest post by Matthew Pearl, author of The Last Dickens.
~ Jackie at Farm Lane Books blogs about hearing author Audrey Niffenegger speak.
~ Amy at Steele on Entertainment has an interview with Katherine Howe, author of The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane.
Discussion starters:
~ Farm Lane Books: Book Dating – Is a shared taste in books important?
~ Natalie at Book, Line, and Sinker is talking about author interviews.
~ Katiebabs asks about absent parents in YA fiction.
~ Debbie at Debbie’s World of Books wants to know how you decide when to publish your review: before the release? during the midst of the release publicity blitz? after the buzz starts to die down?
Read-a-thon stuff:
~ Michelle at GalleySmith is hosting a Slumber Party during the read-a-thon. Don’t know if I’ll be able to join in, since I’m starting my 24-hours the evening before, but if I’m still awake, I will definitely be there.
Reviews that have me adding to my to-read list:
~ Modern Delight, a book of essays by various authors, reviewed by Jackie at Farm Lane Books.
~ Once Was Lost by Sara Zarr, reviewed by Amy at My Friend Amy.
~ Letters to Alice on First Reading Jane Austen by Fay Weldon, reviewed by Fleur Fisher.
~ Montmorency: Thief, Liar, Gentleman by Eleanor Updale, reviewed by Amanda at A Bookshelf Monstrosity.
~ Labor Day by Joyce Maynard, reviewed by Kathy at Bermudaonion.
~ Isaac and His Devils by Fernanda Eberstadt, reviewed by Carol at Magistramater.
~ The Department of Lost and Found by Allison Winn Scotch, reviewed by Swapna at S. Krishna’s Books.
Giveaways:
~ Win one of five books at Bibliofreak – open internationally.
~ Win The Last Dickens by Matthew Pearl at Musings of a Bookish Kitty and S. Krishna’s Books.
~ Win The Calligrapher’s Daughter by Eugenia Kim at Girls Just Reading.
~ Win Ruined by Paula Morris at Debbie’s World of Books.
~ Win Detectives Don’t Wear Seat Belts by Cici McNair at A Sea of Books.
~ Win your choice of book from a list of 100 at Stacy’s Books – open internationally.
~ Win 5 scary books at Book-Blog, SciFi Guy, and Lesa’s Book Critiques.
~ Win The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold at BookTumbling.
~ Win Life After Genius by M. Ann Jacoby at Bookfoolery and Babble, I’m Booking It, and Books and Needlepoint.
~ Win The Heretic’s Daughter by Kathleen Kent at Books and Needlepoint.
~ Win a signed copy of The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry at Trish’s Reading Nook.
Other book blogger news:
~ In honor of her sixth anniversary of blogging, click over and visit Mental Multivitamin.
~ Be sure to wish Trin from Bloody Bad well – she’ll be quitting her blog at the end of the year.
WOW! I am feeling very special to be included three times – thank you so much!
As usual you have a great selection of links – I’ve been through and commented on several – thank you!
Jackie (Farm Lane Books)´s last blog ..2666 – Roberto Bolaño. Part 5: The Part About Archimboldi
Jackie – when you’re good, you’re good!
Jackie is the star this week! I liked Jackie’s discussion about dating and reading preferences. My opinion was that one has nothing to do with the other, unless you meet a guy that likes to read books about violence or the occult! My husband is this close to being a non-reader, but doesn’t really matter with regards to our relationship! I also like the article about author interviews from Natalie. They are hard to do, and frankly, with most of them, if you’ve read one, you’ve read them all. Interviewing authors is an art form.
Sandy´s last blog ..Proximidade Fantastico
Sandy – my husband was this close to being a non-reader, too – until he discovered reading books on his Palm. He doesn’t like to hold a book (he’s weird, I know), but loves to read on his Palm and he’s read about a dozen books this year after reading only one last year.
I love your weekly links list so much – you always have such a great selection, especially the discussion posts! I hadn’t heard of Mental Multivitamin before – I love the name!
Belle´s last blog ..Some Saturday Ramblings
Belle – Mental Multivitamin was one of the first blogs I read – she’s a homeschooling mom.
Love this post…thanks for the shout out, and I’ve discovered a few new blogs! Thanks.
Amanda (A Bookshelf Monstrosity)´s last blog ..Review: Montmorency: Thief, Liar Gentleman
Amanda – you’re very welcome.
Many thanks for the link/nod. I’m happy to know that you still find something of value at M-mv. Best regards.
Melissa
MFS´s last blog ..From the archives (3.20.2004)(Behind the scenes) at the museum
Melissa – you’re very welcome.
thank you so much for the link! i really have to work on linking other blogs more often–it builds community and readership! you’re great…thanks so much.
Nat – you’re very welcome!
Thanks for the fabulous shout out for the slumber party! I hope you take the opportunity to jump in for a few minutes here and there. I’ll be reading too so I’m going to be multi-tasking a good deal
Michelle´s last blog ..FTC Guidelines – Kidlitcon Session Recap
Michelle – If I’m still conscious, I will definitely be checking in!
Thank you for the links, Carrie! (And for linking to my blog.) The book dating post was really interesting. I can’t think of any books that would have been a deal breaker for us, but just the fact that my husband is a reader was one of the things that drew me to him in the first place. I know lots of people are married or involved with non-readers and have great relationships, but I prefer it the way I have it–being in love with a fellow reader. I can’t imagine it any other way.
Literary Feline´s last blog ..Sunday Salon: Meeting an Author & Computer Woes
Wendy – my husband has only discovered reading this past year – it’s been fun to watch!
Thanks for mentioning my giveaway. My husband isn’t a huge reader which I think is nice. It pushes me to try new things.
stacybuckeye´s last blog ..What Book Is That? Quiz
Stacy – you’re welcome.